Getting ready to welcome your baby is exciting, and packing your hospital bag ahead of time can help you feel more prepared. The Birth Place at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center is designed with family in mind, offering spacious, private rooms filled with natural light and home-like comforts. We want your baby’s birth to be…
For Genesis Sullivan, RN, MSN, nursing isn’t just a profession, it’s a calling. As the clinical nurse leader in radiation oncology at The Elliot, Genesis provides compassionate care to patients navigating some of their most vulnerable moments, while also leading and guiding her nursing colleagues to provide that same level of care. “I always knew…
When it comes to women’s heart health, there’s one message that can’t be shared enough: heart disease is the leading cause of death in women. One major reason it’s so dangerous is that many women don’t recognize the signs of a heart attack. We’ve all seen the classic image of a man clutching his chest…
As the weather warms up, many people head outside for sports, yardwork, and other activities. But spring isn’t just a time for blooming flowers—it’s also prime season for injuries. As an orthopedic surgeon, I see a spike in injuries every year around this time. After a long winter, kids are beginning spring sports, and people…
Southern New Hampshire Health is pleased to announce that Jill MacGregor, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC of the Center for Recovery Management, is being honored by New Hampshire Magazine with an Excellence in Nursing Award for Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing. This category recognizes a psychiatric and mental health or substance use disorder nurse working on in-patient…
Elliot Health System is pleased to announce that three of its nurses are being honored by New Hampshire Magazine with Excellence in Nursing Awards. Lauren Kempton, BSN, RN-BC is receiving the Medical Surgical Nursing Award. Amber Bechard, MSN, RN, CNL, TCRN is receiving the Nurse Innovator Award, and Johanne Fisher BSN, RN, CPN is receiving…
As a certified nurse midwife at The Birth Place at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, I am often asked, “How will I know when I am in labor?” Understanding the signs and stages of labor can give you confidence in deciding when to come in, ensuring you are safe and comfortable in the right place.…
Joe, a 42-year-old man with high blood pressure and obesity, was on a business trip in Las Vegas when he had a few drinks one evening. The next morning, he suddenly felt his heart racing and became lightheaded. Concerned, he went to a nearby hospital, where he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a type…
As a cardiologist specializing in cardio-oncology, I work with patients who are undergoing or have completed cancer treatment and are at risk for heart complications. Many people don’t realize that cancer treatments can have lasting effects on the heart and blood vessels, sometimes appearing years after treatment ends. At Elliot Heart and Vascular Center, we…
New casinos are opening in New Hampshire, and online gambling is now legal. That means more people than ever are able to bet from home, on their phone, or on their computer. While gambling can seem like harmless fun, for some, it becomes a serious problem. What is a Gambling Addiction? Problematic gambling is a…